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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-08 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda PacketCaa; . �4 _J (7 ( " J-,'- ,- -ALE _biN iAR._V N7GA, i.!ii Fi,N_A. 22. QJO August 13, 2008 James L. Sorden 14091 Shadow Oaks Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Sorden: As you know your position on the Heritage Preservation Commission has been vacated due to your recent acceptance as a Trustee to the Madronia Cemetery District. On behalf of the City Council, please accept our thanks for your service. We realize how much time and effort such service requires and we hope your position on the Commission has been rewarding for you, as it has been beneficial to the City. Since you are leaving office, you are required to complete a new Form 700 for the FPPC and I have enclosed this form for your convenience. Please complete this form and return it to me as soon as possible. 1[ will retain a copy for your file and forward the original to the FPPC. For your convenience, I have enclosed a stamped self - addressed envelope. My telephone number is (408) 868 -1269 should you have any questions. Thank you again for your service. Sincerely, Ann Sullivan, CIVIC Acting City Clerk cc: Chris Riordan, Staff Liaison encl: FPPC Form 700 City of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. Place: Planning Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call B. Approval of minutes from July 8, 2008 meeting C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on August 7, 2008. D. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. E. Oral Communications — Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. 2. Old Business A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques B. Discuss Heritage Orchard Signage C. Discuss Historic Incentives D. Discuss Sign for McWilliams House 3. New Business A. Updating the Historic Resources Inventory 4. Pending Items A. National Register Applications B. Update Heritage Ordinance C. Review additional content for Heritage Resources webpage D. Historic Preservation Data Base E. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age 5. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Planning Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Please advise the Chair if you will be absent from the next scheduled meeting In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (408) 868 — 1269 or ctclerk @saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Any recommendation made by the Heritage Preservation Commission may be appealed to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. The appeal shall be taken by filing with the Secretary of the Planning Commission a written notice and filing fee within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Historical Preservation Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community Development Department Director at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the Director at the time they are distributed to the Planning Commission. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 7th day ofkugust 2008, at Saratoga, California Christopher Riordan Senior Planner City of Saratoga (408) 868 —1235 City of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 8:30 a.m. Place: Planning Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting — Please meet in the Planning Conference Room. 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call PRESENT — Commissioners Koepernik, McCarty, Sorden, Tai, Gomersall, Vice Chair Marra, and Chair Kellond STAFF — Senior Planner Christopher Riordan GUESTS — Ms. Kathleen Casey- Coakley, Ms. Jenny Taylor B. Approval of minutes from June 10, 2008 meeting - Approved C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on July 3, 2008. D. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. • Ms. Casey- Coakley mentioned that the street signs for Marion Avenue are not consistent. She stated that she would like to review the timeline of the demolition approval for the project on Saint Charles. She also questioned why the HPC had approved the removal of the Oak tree out of the Heritage Orchard that is to be relocated to the new entrance of West Valley College. Commissioner Koepernik explained the background of the approval to remove the Oak tree out of the Heritage Orchard. Ms. Casey - Coakley said that she has a large Palm tree on her property that she would have given to West Valley College instead. E. Oral Communications — Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. - None 2. Old Business A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques — Item Discussed. Commissioner Koepernik said that he would follow up on the plaques so that they could start being presented to the recipients. B. Discuss Heritage Orchard Signage, — Item Discussed. Commissioner Koepernik said that he and Chair Kellond had met with the Library Commission and discussed the sign for the Heritage Orchard. C. Discuss Historic Incentives — Item Discussed. Commissioner Koepernik reviewed the ideas that had been discussed by the HPC on previous occasions. These had included lowering city fees, leniency on city codes, relief of parking requirements, and the Mills Act for lowering property taxes. Updated: 6/88, 11/90, 7/91, 4/93, 4/98, 5/99, 3/00 City of Saratoga Exhibit A HERITAGE RESOURCES INVENTORY 1 Original HPC Resolution/ Address Historic or Common Name Architectural StAe Criteria # CC Ordinance 1 1 HP -88 -01 13361 Argonne Dr. Johnson -Kerr House (c. 1900) Craftsman a,c 2 2 HP -88 -01 20021 Bella Vista Rancho Bella Vista ( 1917) Italian Villa a,b,c,d 3 3 HP -88 -01 14413 -14415 Big Kerr Building/Hogg Building False -front a,b,e Basin Way (1910) 4* 4 HP -88 -01 14421 Big Basin Wy. Saratoga Bank Building (1913) Classic Revival a,c,e HP -18 5 5 HP -88 -01 14495 Big Basin Wy. Hutchinson Building (1884) Pioneer a,e 6 6 HP -88 -01 14501 -14503 Big Cloud -Smith Building (1884, Decorative Pioneer/ a,b,e Basin Way 1896) Neo Classical 7 7 HP -88 -01 14510 -14540 Big J.E. Foster House (c. 1882) Pioneer Cottage a,e Basin Way 8 8 HP -88 -01 14519 Big Basin Wy. Green Store Building (c. 1890) False -front Pioneer a,e 9 9 HP -88 -01 14521 Big Basin Wy. Grover House (c. 1895) Pioneer Cottage a,e 10 10 HP -88 -01 14605 Big Basin Wy. Pettis Livery (c. 1898) Pioneer a,c,e 11 11 HP -88 -01 14605 Big Basin Wy. Erwin T. King House (c. 1875) Colonial/Salt Box a,b,c,e 12 12 HP -88 -01 14630 Big Basin Wy. John Henry House (1869) Pioneer Cottage a,b,e 13 13 HP -88 -01 14669 Big Basin Wy. Fabretti House (188 1) Pioneer Cottage a,e 14 14 HP -88 -01 20900 Big Basin Wy. Maclay Cottage (c. 1890) Queen Anne a,c 15 15 HP -88 -01 21000 Big Basin Wy. Hakone Gardens (1917 -1918) Japanese a,c,d,e,g 16 16 HP -88 -01 20150 Bonnie Brae James Richards House (c. 19 10) Craftsman Bungalow a,b,c 17 17 HP -88 -01 20601 Brookwood F.B. Willard House (1916) California Craftsman a,c Lane 18 18 HP -88 -01 20611 Brookwood Henry Jarboe House (185 8) Pioneer a Lane 19 ** 19 HP -88 -01 19474 Burgundy Cherrymount (origins 1860) Farmhouse a,f Way 20 HP -99 -01 19050 Camino Barco Colonel Barco Residence (1925) Pioneer Farmhouse c, e 1 Original HPC Resolution/ # CC Ordinance 108* HP -98 -01 21 20 HP -88 -01 22 21 HP -88 -01 23 22 HP -88 -01 24 25* 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 HP -88 -01 HP -88 -01 HP -3 HP -88 -01 HP -88 -01 HP -88 -01 HP -91 -01 HP -88 -01 HP -91 -01 HP -88 -01 HP -88 -01 HP -99 -02 35 31 HP -88 -01 36 32 HP -88 -01 37 b,c,e HP -91 -01 38 HP -97 -02 39 33 HP -88 -01 Court) HP -16 40 HP -91 -01 41 Craftsman HP -91 -01 42 34 HP -88 -01 43 14315 Douglass Lane HP -91 -01 Address Historic or Common Name Architectural Stvle Criteria 14288 Chester El Tesoro - Dr. Clemmer Peck Adobe b,c,e Avenue (formerly Residence (1935 & 1967) 19101 Via Tesoro Court) 19161 Cox Avenue Joseph Cox House (1915) Craftsman a,b,c 14445 Donna Lane Webster -Sutro House (1916) Dutch Colonial a,c 14315 Douglass Lane Hayfield Caretaker/ English Country a,c,d Garage Buildings (1920) 19855 Douglass Ln. Crowell House (c. 1880's) Pioneer a,c Fruitvale /Saratoga Central Park Orchard n/a a,g Ave. 13616 Fruitvale Ave. Reynolds Ranch (c.1870) Pioneer a,b,g 14251 Fruitvale Ave. Novakovich Ranch (c. 1890) Queen Anne a,c,g 14500 Fruitvale Ave. Odd Fellows Home Mission Revival a,b,c,d (1912) 14625 Fruitvale Ave. Saso Herb Gardens (1906 -1910) Craftsman a,g 14711 Fruitvale Ave. Ellis House (1885) Folk Victorian a,e 14901 Fruitvale Ave. Sunshine Williams (pre 1900) Pioneer Cottage a,b 15095 Fruitvale Ave. Fair Oaks (1905) Prairie /Classic Revival a,b,c 19490 Glen Una Dr. Carter House (1925) Spanish Colonial a,c 20201 Hill Avenue Frederick Wessels Residence 1920's Eclectic c,e (1926) 20252 Hill Avenue La Mirada - Hale Estate (1930) Mediterranean a,b 20235 La Paloma Hayfield House (1920 -1921) English Country a,c,d Av. 20250 La Paloma Fontaine or Heid Residence Tudor/Normandy b,e Av. (1924) 20271 La Paloma Un -named (1916) Craftsman c,d Av. 20600 Lomita Hannah McCarty House Pioneer /Greek Revival a,b,c Avenue (c. 1890) Madrone Hill Road Madrone Hill - Scannavino Mediterranean Gardens c,g Residence 20570 Marion Road Stamper House (1892) Pioneer Cottage a,c 20731 Marion Road Pollard House (c. 1892) Queen Anne a,b 18500 Marshall Lane Bellicitti Ranch (c. 1870) Pioneer a,c,e,f,g K 3 01'IQlnai HPC Resolution/ Address Historic or Common Name Architectural Style Criteria # CC Ordinance 44 35 HP -88 -01 20271 Merrick Drive Rev. Pollard Ranch House Pioneer a,b (c. 1880) 45* 36 HP -88 -01 15400 Montalvo Villa Montalvo (1912) Italian Villa a,b,c,d HP -2 Road 46* 37 HP -88 -01 14475 Oak Place Almond Hill (1910 -1912) Shingle Craftsman a,b HP -23 47* 38 HP -88 -01 14410 Oak Street Village Library (1927) Mission Revival a,b,c HP -9 48* 39 HP -88 -01 14488 Oak Street Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell n/a a,b HP -12 (1903) 49 HP -91 -01 14524 Oak Street Hanchett House (c. 1886) Pioneer Cottage c,e 50 40 HP -88 -01 14534 Oak Street Lundblad's Lodge (1905) Craftsman Shingle a,c,e 51 41 HP -88 -01 14592 Oak Street Saratoga Grammar School Spanish Colonial a,e,f (1923 -1924) Revivial 52 42 HP -88 -01 14666 Oak Street Congregational Church Pioneer /Greek Revival a,b Parsonage (c. 1886) 53* 43 HP -88 -01 14672 Oak Street William King House (c. 1877) Pioneer /Colonial a,b HP -5 Revival 54* 44 HP -88 -01 14683 Oak Street Missionary Settlement House Queen Anne a,b,c,e HP -13 (c.1897) 55 45 HP -88 -01 14690 Oak Street Van Arsdale House (c. 1900) Queen Anne a,c 56 HP -91 -01 14701 Oak Street Hainich Residence (c. 1900) Pioneer Cottage e,g 57 HP -91 -01 14739 Oak Street Hayes House (c. 1906) Pioneer Cottage e,g 58 46 HP -88 -01 14766 Oak Street Madronia Cemetery (c. 1850) n/a a,b,g 59 47 HP -88 -01 20390 Park Place Saratoga Federated Church Mission Revival a,b,c,d,e (1923 w /add) 60 HP -97 -01 20391 Park Place Winslow House (1920) Craftsman b,d,g 61* 48 HP -88 -01 20399 Park Place Saratoga Foothill Club (1915- Bay Region/Craftsman a,b,c,d,e HP -1 1916) 62 49, HP -88 -01 15320 Peach Hill Carey House (1929) Monterey Colonial a,c,d Road 63 50 HP -88 -01 14574 Pierce Road Paul Masson Lodge (1936) French Chateau a,b,c 64 HP -91 -01 13089 Quito Road Mitchell Residence (1909) Craftsman a,c,f,g. 65 HP -91 -01 13939 Quito Road Brandenburg House (1890) Colonial Revival a,c 66* 51 HP -88 -01 15231 Quito Road Casa Tierra (1941 -1943) Southwest a,b,c HP -14 3 Original HPC Resolution/ Address Historic or Common Name Architectural Stvle Criteria # CC Ordinance 67 52 HP -88 -01 20105 Rancho Bella Sterne - Andres House (c. 1880's) Pioneer /Classic Revival a,c Vista 68* 53 HP -88 -01 18490 Ravenwood Brandenburg House (1888) Decorative Pioneer a,c HP -15 Dr. 69 HP -19 Saratoga Avenue Heritage Lane n/a a,e,f,g (Fruitvale to Hwy. 9) 70 HP -91 -01 13150 Saratoga Ave. Jose Moya Del Pino Mosaic n/a a,d (1959) 71 54 HP -88 -01 13631 Saratoga Ave. Rawdon Dell Ranch (1916) California Bungalow a,c 72 HP -91 -01 13741 Saratoga Ave. Rowen House (c. 1903) Craftsman c,e,f 73 ** HP -91 -01 13850 Saratoga Ave. Professor Fred Smith Residence California Bungalow a,e (c. 1910) 74 HP -91 -01 13855 Saratoga Ave. Lanphear House (c. 19 10) Craftsman c,e 75 55 . HP -88 -01 13915 Saratoga Ave. McGrew - Atkinson House (1880) Pioneer a,c 76 HP -91 -01 13935 Saratoga Ave. Great Lakes Nursery (c. 1904) Bungalow a,e 77 56 HP -88 -01 13991 Saratoga Ave. Meason House (c. 1880's) Pioneer a,c 78 HP -91 -01 14024 Saratoga Ave. Dr. Hogg Residence (1905) b,c 79* HP -91 -01 14065 Saratoga Ave. Florence Cunningham Residence Craftsman Bungalow b,c,e HP -20 (c.1930) 80 57 HP -88 -01 14075 Saratoga Ave. E.M. Cunningham House (1882) Decorative Pioneer a,b,c,e 81 58 HP -88 -01 14120 Saratoga Ave. J.C. Cunningham House (1889) Decorative Pioneer a,b 82 59 HP -88 -01 14189 Saratoga Ave. Thorny House (c. 1870) Pioneer a,c. 83 HP -91 -01 14199 Saratoga Ave. Four Pines (c. 1890) Pioneer Bungalow c,e 84 60 HP -88 -01 14275 Saratoga Ave. Higinbotham House (192 0) California Craftsman a,c 85 61 HP -88 -01 14280 Saratoga Ave. Luther Cunningham Stone Period Revival a,b,c,e House (1924 -1926) 86 62 HP -88 -01 14300 Saratoga Ave. Francis Dresser House (1870) Neoclassic a,c 87 HP -91 -01 20851 Saratoga Hills Nelson Gardens /Shumer n/a e,g Ranch/Shady Oaks Glen (c. 1880's) 88 HP -91 -01 21060 Saratoga Hills Bonney- Abernathy House Craftsman a,c (c. 1913 -1920) 89 63 HP -88 -01 Saratoga -Los Gatos Memorial Arch and. Landmark Spanish Colonial a,b,c,d,e Rd./ Saratoga Ave. Plaque (1919) Revival 4 • Original HPC Resolution/ Address Historic or Common Name Architectural Stvle Criteria # CC Ordinance ,, 90 HP -91 -01 19220 Saratoga -Los Spinaza Ranch (c. 1890) Craftsman Shingle c,f Gatos Road 91 64 HP -88 -01 19221 Saratoga -Los Tibbett House (1910) Craftsman Bungalow a,c Gatos Road 92 HP -91 -01 20280 Saratoga -Los Seven Oaks (c. 1920) Mediterranean c,e Gatos Road w /Craftsman details 93* 65 HP -88 -01 20330 Saratoga -Los The Deodars (1912) Mediterranean Villa a,c HP -17 Gatos Road 94 66 HP -88 -01 20360 Saratoga -Los Bellgrove (1904) Spanish Colonial a,c Gatos Road 95 67 HP -88 -01 20375 Saratoga -Los Woodleigh (1911) Greek Revival a,c,e Gatos Road 96 68 HP -88 -01 20400 Saratoga -Los T.S. Montgomery Stone Wall (c. n/a a,b,d Gatos Road 1913) 97* 69 HP -88 -01 20450 Saratoga -Los Saratoga Historical Museum False -front Pioneer a,c,e HP -7 Gatos Road (c. 1904 -1905) 98* 70 HP -88 -01 20460 Saratoga -Los McWlliams House (1850's) Pioneer Cottage a,c,e HP -10 Gatos Road 99 71 HP -88 -01 20490 Saratoga -Los Methodist - Episcopal Church Pioneer a,b,e Gatos Road (1896) 100 HP -92 -01 12795 Saratoga- Miller House (1909 -1911) Craftsman a,c,f Sunnyvale Road 101* 72 HP -88 -01 14051 Saratoga- Neil Carmichael House (1914) Neoclassic a,b HP -22 Sunnyvale Road 102 73 HP -88 -01 14421 Saratoga- B. Grant Taylor House (c. 1906- California Craftsman a.b,c,d Sunnyvale Road 1907) 103* 74 HP -88 -01 14650 Sixth Street Nardie House (c. 1895) Queen Anne a,c HP -11 104 75 HP -88 -01 14700 Sixth Street St. John's Episcopal Church (c. Pioneer a,b 1896) 105* 76 HP -88 -01 13495 Sousa Lane Warner Hutton House (c. 1896) Queen Anne a,c HP. 21 Moved to: 13777 Fruitvale Ave. 106 77 HP -88 -01 20640 Third Street Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Pioneer a,b,c,e Warehouse (c.1890) 107 78 HP -88 -01 12239 Titus Avenue Andersen House (c. late 1880's) Pioneer a,c 109 79 HP -88 -01 11995 Walbrook Dr. Hyde House (1895) Craftsman Bungalow a,c HP -24 110 HP -91 -01 21120 Wardell Road. Anna Bee House (c. 1902) Traditional "Pyramid" c,e or Princess Anne G original HPC Resolution/ Address Historic or Common Name Architectural StAe Criteria # CC Ordinance 111 80 HP -88 -01 20770 Wildwood Springer House (c. 185 1) Pioneer a,b Wy. * Properties marked with an asterisk are also Designated Heritage Landmarks. * *Former Historic Site indicates a structure of historic significance which was demolished and no longer exists. Documentation of the site historical background is kept in the City's files. SELECTION CRITERIA a) The property exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the County, the State or the nation; or b) The property is identified with persons or events significant in local, county, state or national history; or c) The property embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or d) The property is representative of the notable design or craft of a builder, designer, or architect; or e) The property embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or district within the City; or f) The property represents a significant concentration or continuity of site, buildings, structures or objects, unified by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical or natural development; or g) The property embodies or contributes to a unique natural setting or environment constituting a distinct area or district within the City having special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value. 7 City of Saratoga - Exhibit B Designated Landmark Structures Original # Resolution Address Historic or Common Name Architectural Style Criteria 1 4 HP -88 -01 14421 Big Basin Wy. Saratoga Bank Building (1913) Classic Revival a,c,e HP -18 2 24 HP -88 -01 Fruitvale /Saratoga Central Park Orchard n/a a,g HP -3 Ave. 3 36 HP -88 -01 15400 Montalvo Road Villa Montalvo Italian Villa a,b,c,d HP -02 4 37 HP -88 -01 14475 Oak Place Almond Hill (1910 -1912) Shingle Craftsman a,b HP -23 5 38 HP -88 -01 ' 14410 Oak Street Village Library (1927) Mission Revival a,b,c HP -9 6 39 HP -88 -01 14488 Oak Street Saratoga Volunteer Fire Bell n/a a,b HP -12 (1903) 7 43 HP -88 -01 14672 Oak Street William King House (c. 1877) Pioneer /Colonial a,b HP -5 Revival 8 44 HP -88 -01 14683 Oak Street Missionary Settlement House Queen Anne a,b,c,e HP -13 (c.1897) 9 48 HP -88 -01 20399 Park Place Saratoga Foothill Club (1915- Bay Region/Craftsman a,b,c,d,e HP -1 1916) 10 51 HP -88 -01 15231 Quito Road Casa Tierra (1941 -1943) Southwest a,b,c HP -14 11 53 HP -88 -01 18490 Ravenwood Dr. Brandenburg House (1888) Decorative Pioneer a,c HP -15 12 HP -91 -01 14065 Saratoga Ave. Florence Cunningham Craftsman Bungalow b,c,e HP -20 Residence (c.1930) 13 65 HP -88 -01 20330 Saratoga -Los The Deodars (1912) Mediterranean Villa a,c HP -17 Gatos Road 14 69 HP -88 -01 20450 Saratoga -Los Saratoga Historical Museum False -front Pioneer a,c,e HP -7 Gatos Road (c. 1904 -1905) 15 70 HP -88 -01 20460 Saratoga -Los McWlliams House (1850's) Pioneer Cottage a,c,e HP -10 Gatos Road 16 74 HP -88 -01 14650 Sixth Street Nardie House (c. 1895) Queen Anne a,c HP -11 7 O 8 Original # Resolution Address Historic or Common Name Architectural Style Criteria 17 76 HP -88 -01 13495 Sousa Lane Warner Hutton House Queen Anne a,c HP -21 Moved to: (c. 1896) 13777 Fruitvale Ave. 18 72 HP -88 -01 14051 Saratoga- Neil Carmichael House (1914) Neoclassic a,b HP -22 Sunnyvale Road 19 79 HP -88 -01 11995 Walbrook Dr. Hyde House (1895) Craftsman Bungalow a,c HP -24 20 108 14288 Chester Avenue El Tesoro - Dr. Clemmer Peck Adobe b, c, e HP -98 -01 (formerly 19101 Via Residence (1935 & 1967) Tesoro Court) O 8 �� August 6, 2008 James L. Sorden 14091 Shadow Oaks Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Sorden: A,�' T'll i.i': o C A.R.t3T ;;:A, CALIF OR N t._.. �Y:31370 o The City has been informed that you have accepted the position of Trustee to the Madronia Cemetery District and are serving as its Treasurer. As discussed in my letter to you of June 25, 2008, under these circumstances State law provides that your position on the Heritage Preservation Commission is now vacant. The City tremendously appreciates the time and effort you have devoted to your work on the Commission. While we are disappointed to lose you as a member of the Commission, we are heartened that you will be continuing to serve our community as a Trustee. Thank you very much for your work on behalf of our community. Sincerely, Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor City of Saratoga Attachment (Letter of June 25, 2008) l.3 C August 6, 2008 James L. Sorden 14091 Shadow Oaks Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Sorden: A,�' T'll i.i': o C A.R.t3T ;;:A, CALIF OR N t._.. �Y:31370 o The City has been informed that you have accepted the position of Trustee to the Madronia Cemetery District and are serving as its Treasurer. As discussed in my letter to you of June 25, 2008, under these circumstances State law provides that your position on the Heritage Preservation Commission is now vacant. The City tremendously appreciates the time and effort you have devoted to your work on the Commission. While we are disappointed to lose you as a member of the Commission, we are heartened that you will be continuing to serve our community as a Trustee. Thank you very much for your work on behalf of our community. Sincerely, Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor City of Saratoga Attachment (Letter of June 25, 2008) �f June 25, 2008 Dear Jim: I know that you are considering whether to accept an appointment to the Madronia Cemetery District Board of Trustees. Please accept my congratulations on being selected. I know from your work on the Saratoga Historical Foundation Board and your other contributions to the community that you would be a valuable member of the Cemetery District Board. Unfortunately, if you accept the appointment to the Cemetery District Board, State law would require the City Council to declare a vacancy in your seat on the Heritage Preservation Commission. As discussed in more detail in the attached letter from the City Attorney, Government Code section 1099 prohibits an individual from holding two incompatible public offices and provides that the first office held by the individual is forfeited upon accepting the second office. Because the City Code gives the Heritage Preservation Commission legal authority over matters that could affect the District, the offices of Heritage Preservation Commissioner and Trustee of the Madronia Cemetery District are subject to this prohibition. For this reason, your seat on the Heritage Preservation Commission would be forfeited upon your acceptance of the position as Trustee to the District Board. I would prefer it if the law allowed both the City and the District to take advantage of the skills you bring to the community, but sadly this is not the case. Please let the City Clerk know if you decide to accept the new appointment so that the City can make arrangements for selecting a replacement. Please understand that the Heritage Preservation Commission and the Planning Commission will be going through training to understand the true nature of the Heritage Preservation Commissions powers and duties. Sincerely, Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor f City of Saratoga _ August 6, 2008 !: ieC iVVENl)S. SARATOGA I,_ F )R f. 9507f) ;s 408,'. Steve Kellond, Chair Saratoga Historical Foundation 2024' ) Pierce Road Saratoga,. CA 95070 Dear Mr. Kellond: As you know, the Saratoga Municipal Code provides that one member of the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission shall be a person nominated by the Saratoga Historical Foundation. With Jun Sorden's selection as a Trustee of the Madronia Cemetery District his seat on the HPC has become vacant. So that the Commission can proceed with a full membership please send the Foundation's nomination(s) to fill this seat to Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk, at the address above as soon as possible. Please provide her with the name, address and telephone or e -mail contact information arid she will provide the candidate(s) with the application materials. Thank you for your help with this important matter. Sincerely, Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor City of Saratoga Christopher Riordan From: Anne Sorden [mac4mac @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:59 PM To: joangomer Cc: Christopher Riordan; hongtai @comcast.net; James Sorden; piero @pacbell.net; lylerita @aol.com; steve @kellondarchitects.com Subject: Re: 2007/2008 Commission Recognition Event Hi: The City informed me that I am no longer part of the HPC. That is why I did not attend this morning's meeting. I very much enjoyed my HPC participation and I am very sad that I will not be able to be with you -all for the next few years. You are a wonderful team. Again, with much sadness, I have been forces out by the City. jim sorden 741 -1007 On Aug 11, 2008, at 6:17 PM, joangomer wrote: HPC Members. Sorry I won't be able to attend the meeting this Tuesday August 12. Joan - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: Christopher Riordan To: hongtai(a)comcast.net; James Sorden net; pieroa- pacbell.net ; IvleritaCcD-aol.com ; steve(a)kellondarchitects.com Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:49 AM Subject: FW: 2007/2008 Commission Recognition Event HPC, Please save the following date for the Commission Recognition Event. More details to follow (location, etc). Chris City of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:30 a.m. Place: Planning Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Special Meeting — Discussion of upcoming Joint Meeting with the City Council 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call B. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on August 19, 2008. C. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. D. Oral Communications — Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. 2. Discuss September 3, 2008 Joint Meeting with City Council Please advise the Chair if you will be absent from the next scheduled meeting In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (408) 868 — 1269 or ctclerk @saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Any recommendation made by the Heritage Preservation Commission may be appealed to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. The appeal shall be taken by filing with the Secretary of the Planning Commission a written notice and filing fee within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. SignZti thh day of August � 8 at Saratoga, California. Christopher o an Senior Planner